Tchicaya U Tam'si
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Summary
Tchicaya U Tam'si is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kouilou Department[2]. He was born on August 25, 1931[3]. He passed away in Bazancourt[4]. He died on April 22, 1988[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's place of birth was Kouilou Department[2].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si died in Bazancourt[4].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si was born on August 25, 1931[3].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si died on April 22, 1988[5].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's father was Jean Félix-Tchicaya[12].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si held citizenship in Republic of the Congo[13].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's professions included writer[6].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si worked as a poet[7].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si worked as a journalist[8].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's professions included novelist[9].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si worked as a playwright[10].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si worked as a casual employee[14].
- Among Tchicaya U Tam'si's employers was UNESCO[15].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's education included a stint at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[16].
- A notable work attributed to Tchicaya U Tam'si is Le mauvais sang, poèmes[17].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si received the Prix Louise-Labé[18].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si is recorded as male[19].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's residence is recorded as Paris[21].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's residence is recorded as Kinshasa[22].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's residence is recorded as Paris[23].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[24].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's described by source is recorded as Q130063548[25].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's described by source is recorded as Q141498537[26].
- Tchicaya U Tam'si's participant in is recorded as Transcription Centre[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Tchicaya U Tam'si's place of birth was Kouilou Department[2]. He was born on August 25, 1931[3]. His father was Jean Félix-Tchicaya[12].
Education
Tchicaya U Tam'si was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], playwright[10], and casual employee[14]. Tchicaya U Tam'si was employed by UNESCO[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Tchicaya U Tam'si is Le mauvais sang, poèmes[17]. Things named for him include Tchicaya U Tam'si Prize for African poetry[28], a literary award[29], in Morocco[30], founded in 1989[31].
Recognition
Tchicaya U Tam'si received the Prix Louise-Labé[18].
Death and Burial
Tchicaya U Tam'si died on April 22, 1988[5]. He died in Bazancourt[4].
Why It Matters
Tchicaya U Tam'si ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Tchicaya U Tam'si Prize for African poetry[28], a literary award[29], in Morocco[30], founded in 1989[31].
FAQs
Where was Tchicaya U Tam'si born?
Born in Kouilou Department[2].
Where did Tchicaya U Tam'si die?
Tchicaya U Tam'si passed away in Bazancourt[4].
Who were Tchicaya U Tam'si's parents?
Tchicaya U Tam'si's father was Jean Félix-Tchicaya[12].
What did Tchicaya U Tam'si do for work?
Tchicaya U Tam'si worked as writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10].
Where did Tchicaya U Tam'si go to school?
Tchicaya U Tam'si was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[16].
What awards did Tchicaya U Tam'si receive?
Honors received include Prix Louise-Labé[18].